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I need a licensed South Carolina engineer to redesign some residential building plans. Requirements: - Modify structural elements, specifically adjusting foundation design. - Must be licensed in South Carolina. Ideal Skills and Experience: - Experience with residential building plans. - Strong knowledge of structural engineering and foundation design. Hello, I currently have building plans for a A-Frame style house that I would like to building in Blythewood, South Carolina. This is in Richland County. A lot of the materials used in this build are expensive or hard to find. Can you redesign these plans using building materials that you would find a Lowes or Home Depot. I’d like a complete building list of materials that I can easily provide to one of these stores. The floor plan and size should be pretty much the same as the original. There is one closet that I would like to change the location in one of the bed rooms. I can send you a diagram of this change. I also would like the foundation to be changed to cinder block pilers and not wooden post. We have hard clay where we live. Lastly, can you put an engineering stamp on this structure/design so that I can get building permits from Richland county. Let me know if you need any more information. Please provide what this would cost and how quickly you can provide these request. Thank you. God Bless, Charlie
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Hi, I’ve reviewed your project and can create a clear and precise design plan along with professional 2D CAD drafting focused on accurate layouts, clean documentation, and proper architectural standards. I have experience working on residential and commercial drawings, ensuring well-structured and detail-oriented CAD outputs. Could you please share if you already have a base plan or if the drafting should be created from scratch? Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/anthonym873 — I also have similar CAD and design plan samples available. Feel free to message me so we can discuss the project details and proceed efficiently.
$750 USD in 1 day
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As a licensed Engineer with extensive experience in Building Architecture and Structural Engineering, I am more than equipped to tackle your project. My proficiency in AutoCAD and knowledge of construction materials will ensure that your residential building plans are redesigned to incorporate readily available materials from stores like Lowe's or Home Depot. Additionally, my expertise in foundation design will guarantee a strong and appropriate structural base for the unique needs of your location with hard clay soil. Moreover, my comprehensive skill set extends beyond engineering. As a skilled Graphic Designer, I can provide you with an elegant, well-presented complete building material list that can be conveniently handed over to local stores. Furthermore, being adept at Web Development, I can assist in managing the vital engineering stamp requirement for obtaining the necessary building permits from Richland County.
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With a strong background in architectural visualization and significant experience using AutoCAD for structural drawings, I believe I am ideally positioned to handle your project. Having worked on countless 2D and 3D designs over my career, I've honed my skills to ensure all project components are accounted for with absolute precision. This meticulous approach is especially crucial when modifying critical elements like foundation design. Moreover, my structural engineering knowledge and familiarity with South Carolina regulations will enable me to make the necessary changes while keeping safety compliance intact. My collaborative approach means I am also ready to work closely with you, incorporating your specific changes regarding materials and closet layouts into the project's design. Delivering within tight deadlines is a commitment I take seriously and this project will be no exception. My wealth of experience also means I understand the need to be flexible and adapt the design effectively as per your preferences while easily managing often put stringent budgets. With an eagerness to help bring your building plans to fruition in accordance with the requirements outlined, I look forward to assisting you on this important project.
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Hey, You are looking for SC Engineer for Building Plan Redesign "Lets Gets Started, I know you have several tempting proposals here, but I guarantee you to be impressed by my work. I have various skills in design, Illustration, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Logo Design and Illustrator. If you give me this chance you will be impressed, because I guarantee that I will meet your expectations. I invite you to get a look at my portfolio You Can see it from here : https://www.freelancer.com/u/sahildogra222 If you have any questions or queries, do not hesitate to contact me. I hope to start working with you. With regards! SAHIL
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Hello Charlie! Thank you for considering me for your project. As a licensed South Carolina engineer with a considerable background in both architecture and structural engineering, I am confident I would be an excellent fit for your needs. Not only have I participated in numerous residential projects like yours, but my years of experience have allowed me to build an intimate familiarity with the building codes required in Richland County as well as proficiency in using readily available materials, such as those found at Lowes or Home Depot. The culmination of my skills and expertise ensures that we'll be able to deliver a revised plan that is not only consistent with your vision but also economically viable. With timely completion and quality assurance as my modus operandi, hiring me guarantees efficiency and adherence to detail throughout our entire journey together. I'm excited at the prospect of partnering with you on this new project in Blythewood. Let's collaborate on realizing your dream home! Looking forward to further discussing your requirements and providing you with top-notch services at a fair cost. Sincerely, Edward
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Hi, I’m Mohand, a talented architect and professional engineer with U.S. residential permit-plan experience. I’m excited about your House Conversion Permit Plans and can turn your hand-drawn sketches into a complete, coordinated drawing package that reimagines the existing single-family house as four self-contained apartments. I will develop dimensioned floor plans, egress paths, and updated interior layouts that keep the traditional street façade unchanged while meeting local building-code, zoning, and life-safety requirements. My workflow includes architectural plans, elevations, sections, schedules, structural notes and framing plans where walls or joists are modified, plus basic MEP diagrams sufficient for permit review. I work primarily in AutoCAD and similar platforms, so I can deliver a consolidated permit set with title sheet, code summary, and drawing index. I also have experience converting older homes into multi-unit residences and supporting successful permit approvals. Once you share your measurements, photos, and sketches, I can outline any remaining information needed and propose a clear turnaround time and revision process.
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How are you? Your project matches well with my skills. Please check my profile. https://www.freelancer.com/u/lamvanduong I'll provide all drawing sets and wonderful result such as PDF, DWG(2D drawings), rendering images and BIM(3D model). I have full experience in Architectural BIM modeling, MEP design, structural design, civil engineering and drawing by using revit, Archicad, Chief architect, sketchup and cad , etc. I'll use your country building code to permit. Let's discuss more about project and start together. Best regards
$750 USD in 7 days
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Hi there! I would like to help you with your Building Plan Redesign engineering plan and calculation for permit in South Carolina. I'm an engineer leading a U.S. licensed team of Engineers with with 10 years of industry experience in Building Structural engineering. We have licensed in AZ, CA, FL, CL, GA, TX, UT, MA, NC, SC, OH, WA, NY and some other states I will provide you complete sets of Structural drawing and Calculations according to the requirements and Building code. ***Also will provide engineering stamp by licensed PE*** What I can offer to you... --Architecture design: floor plan, elevations, section, details. - - Structural design, Foundation Plan, Framing Plan, analysis and Calculation etc.. -- Retaining Wall/ Deck Design/ roof trusses / patio etc… -Drafting (AutoCAD, Autodesk REVIT) -Concrete / Wood & steel design/calculation using software (SAP2000, Etabs, Staad Pro). - Electrical/Plumbing/ HVAC Looking forward to working with you. Regards WhiteHouse Engineering
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Hello, I have experience modifying residential building plans and coordinating structural redesigns for foundations, framing, material substitutions, and permit-ready documentation. This project interests me because your A-frame needs to keep the same layout while becoming easier to build with standard Lowe’s or Home Depot materials. I will review the existing plans, update the bedroom closet location, redesign the foundation from wood posts to concrete block piers suitable for the hard clay site conditions, and revise the drawings for clear construction use. I will also prepare a complete material list organized for supplier pricing and permit review. I am not personally licensed in South Carolina, but I can provide stamped and sealed structural results through a South Carolina licensed engineer collaborator with active licensure. Thanks for reading my proposal. Edwin
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Hi Charlie, I can redesign your A-Frame plans while keeping the original layout, replace hard-to-source materials with standard Lowe’s/Home Depot products, redesign the foundation to CMU piers, and prepare a complete material list. I can also coordinate with a licensed South Carolina PE for review and stamping if required. Relevant portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/portfolio-items/11148621-usa-building-permit-set Looking forward to discussing your project. Best, Manh Tung
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As a seasoned structural engineer with experience in architectural engineering and proficient in AutoCAD, I believe I would be an excellent fit for your project. Not only am I knowledgeable in building architecture and engineering, including foundation design, but my skills extend to significant involvement with residential building plans and redesigns. Having also worked with different building materials that can easily be found at places like Lowes and Home Depot, I can guarantee an optimized plan using readily available materials without deviating from your A-frame design.
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Hello sir, Did go through your job description and glad to share that I have enormous experience in working with SC Engineer for Building Plan Redesign I'm a seasoned programmer and Engineer with quality experience in Flutter, React, Node.JS, SpringBoot, Frontend and Backend Development, Python, Matlab, R studio, C, C++, C#, OpenCV, OpenGL, Tesseract OCR, google vision, Statisticaal programming/R progamming data analysis Computing for Data Analysis Time Series & Econometric, Machine learning, AI, Deep learning, Matlab and Mathematica, 3D modeling, CAD/CAM,AutoCAD, 2D, Architectural Engineering, SolidWorks, Unity 3D, PCB, Electronics, Arduino, Automation, Embedded and Firmware , IOT, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering I am a TOP Rated Freelancer, and you can check my reviews here as well: https://www.freelancer.com/u/mzdesmag. Looking forward to potentially working together on this project. Thanks and Best regards, Adekunle.
$750 USD in 7 days
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I will redesign your A-frame house plans to use common building materials, starting with a review of your existing drawings to understand the structural layout. I'll approach the redesign by substituting specialty materials with readily available options from Lowe's or Home Depot, focusing on structural integrity and code compliance throughout the process. This means adjusting foundation details, likely moving from any deep pilings or specific concrete mixes to a more conventional slab or pier system that meets Richland County requirements, also modifying wall framing and roof structure to accommodate standard lumber sizes and sheathing. I will use AutoCAD for all redraws, outputting dimensioned plans and elevations. The one thing this brief leaves underspecified is the exact style of foundation you'd prefer if conventional options are presented, so I will assume a frost-protected shallow foundation system is acceptable for Blythewood's climate until you indicate otherwise. Can you provide the current square footage of the A-frame house? 8 reviews on here, everything delivered on time and on the agreed price so far, plus Preferred Freelancer status. I need the existing A-frame building plans in a digital format to start.
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Hello! Charlie, I understand you need a South Carolina licensed structural engineer to redesign your A-frame house plans for construction in Richland County, replacing specialty materials with readily available products from Lowe's or Home Depot, revising the closet layout, converting the foundation to CMU pier construction suitable for your site conditions, and providing sealed permit-ready structural drawings. I have experience preparing residential structural and construction document packages, optimizing designs for locally available materials, coordinating architectural revisions, updating foundation systems, and producing code-compliant plans for permitting. I will review your existing plans, incorporate the requested architectural and structural modifications, prepare a coordinated material schedule, update the structural calculations and drawings, and deliver a permit-ready package for South Carolina review. I would be glad to communicate further to review your plans and project requirements. Q1. Could you provide the original architectural and structural drawings along with the sketch showing the closet relocation? Q2. Do you have a geotechnical report for the site, or should the CMU pier foundation be designed based on Richland County's standard soil assumptions? Q3. Would you like the material list organized as a complete takeoff compatible with Lowe's or Home Depot purchasing?
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Your project requires a complete structural redesign rather than simply revising an existing house plan, so the focus is on adapting the A Frame for readily available U.S. building materials, redesigning the foundation for concrete block piers, and preparing a permit ready package that satisfies Richland County requirements. I can redesign the plans while preserving the original layout and overall dimensions, relocate the bedroom closet as requested, update the framing and material specifications using products commonly available from Lowe's or Home Depot, and prepare a comprehensive material schedule for construction. The foundation design will be revised to suit the site conditions and coordinated with the architectural plans. Will the South Carolina PE providing the final stamp also be responsible for the county permit submission, or is the scope limited to delivering a sealed engineering package ready for submission?
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Hello there! I’m excited about your A-frame redesign in Blythewood. I’m a licensed Civil & Struct & MEP Engineer, and I can help reshape the plans while keeping the floor plan and size close to the original. I would review your PDF set, study the closet change, and update the structural layout for materials you can source from Lowe’s or Home Depot. I’d also revise the foundation for cinder block piers, which is important with hard clay soil, and prepare a clear material list that you can take to local suppliers. One important note: the engineering stamp must be issued under a valid South Carolina license and in line with Richland County requirements. I’ll keep the design practical, buildable, and permit-ready. If you’d like, I can move quickly once I review the drawings and notes. Best regards,
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Dear Client, I reviewed your project requirements and I am interested in working with you. I have extensive experience delivering Building Information Modeling, Building Design, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Building Architecture, Architecture, Building Engineering, Civil Engineering and AutoCAD. I focus on understanding the requirements clearly, providing a practical solution, and delivering accurate, well-documented work on schedule. I can review your existing materials, identify the best technical approach, and manage the project from planning through final delivery. You will receive clear communication, regular progress updates, and full support throughout the project. I am available to begin immediately and would be glad to discuss the scope, timeline, and budget. Best regards, Elijah M.
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Hi, there Your A-Frame plan needs a practical redesign for Richland County approval: material substitutions, closet relocation, and a foundation change to cinder block piers for clay soil. I can start immediately. ✅Scope of work I have spent the last 4 years solving exactly this type of residential plan revision problem. I will review your PDF set, preserve the floor plan and overall footprint, revise the structural layout for readily available Lowe’s/Home Depot materials, and update the foundation details for cinder block piers with soil-appropriate load transfer. I’ll also incorporate the closet relocation diagram into the plan set. ✅Deliverables - Revised residential building plans - Updated foundation details and structural notes - Materials takeoff / complete build list for retail sourcing - Permit-ready drawing package for Richland County review - Engineering stamp for submission, subject to site-specific verification and code compliance I work methodically: verify dimensions, adjust load paths, detail foundation support, and produce a clean permit set aligned with local residential standards. Best regards, Christopher
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Hello, As a seasoned South Carolina engineer with extensive experience spanning residential, commercial, and industrial projects, I offer an exceptional blend of skills that make me the perfect fit for your project. Having worked on numerous projects involving structural engineering and building design, I not only understand the technicalities needed in creating drawings that are practical and fully compliant but also appreciate the need to create designs within the available resources. Drawing from my solid background in architectural engineering and Civil Engineering, I bring a unique perspective to your project. My vast knowledge of building materials, coupled with my proficiency in AutoCAD guarantees a smooth transition in replacing some of the expensive or hard-to-source materials in your original design with readily available options from popular suppliers like Lowes or Home Depot, without compromising on structural integrity. Crucially for obtaining building permits, I will ensure your redesigned plans meet all regulatory standards set by Richland County's local jurisdiction. My clients have consistently praised my ability to deliver efficient and cost-effective designs while ensuring compliance. Given this, I'm confident in my capacity to deliver the updated plans you need promptly and within budget without sacrificing quality. Let me use my expertise to simplify your building process significantly while providing practical Best regards, Christopher
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Greetings! I can redesign your A-Frame house plans for Richland County, South Carolina, using readily available materials from Lowes or Home Depot, and adjust the foundation to cinder block pilers for your hard clay soil. I will include a complete building materials list and stamp the design with my South Carolina engineering license for permit submission. I can incorporate your closet relocation diagram. Let me know your timeline and I will provide a cost estimate. Thanks, Revival
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